Exponent to Abbreviation (Common) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding the abbreviations for different powers of ten within the metric system. It covers converting various exponent values of ten (both positive and negative) to their respective metric unit abbreviations. The problems are designed to help students identify and recall common metric prefixes like milli-, centi-, deca-, etc., as applied to powers of 10, enhancing their skills in metric unit conversions.

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Metric Units - Exponent to Abbreviation (Common) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Exponent to Abbreviation (Common) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Unit Conversion Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_intro_metric/
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What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3
a
h
b
da
c
(base)
d
c
e
d
f
m
2
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
a
m
b
da
c
c
d
(base)
e
k
f
d
3
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
a
(base)
b
da
c
h
d
c
e
m
f
d
4
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
a
m
b
d
c
h
d
(base)
e
c
f
da
5
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
a
h
b
m
c
d
d
(base)
e
c
f
da
6
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
a
d
b
h
c
m
d
(base)
e
da
f
c
7
What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
a
da
b
d
c
h
d
(base)
e
m
f
c
Metric Units - Exponent to Abbreviation (Common) (Level 1) - Mobius Math